1 Jun 2017

Sport: Fiji tennis rep in critical condition

9:23 am on 1 June 2017

Fiji tennis star William O'Connell is in critical condition in hospital in the United Kingdom.

The 24 year-old was rescued after a fire engulfed his student accommodation in the middle of the night.

William O'Connell representing Pacific Oceania in the 2016 Davis Cup.

William O'Connell representing Pacific Oceania in the 2016 Davis Cup. Photo: Supplied

The Lautoka-born left hander represented Fiji at the Pacific Games and Pacific Oceania in the Davis Cup in 2013 and 2016.

Oceania Tennis said their thoughts and prayers are with O'Connell and his family during an incredibly difficult time.

Fiji's William O'Connell (R) with the Pacific Oceania team during a Davis Cup tie in 2016.

Fiji's William O'Connell (R) with the Pacific Oceania team during a Davis Cup tie in 2016. Photo: Supplied